Is this Germany’s most beautiful town?

If it isn’t Germany’s most beautiful town, Meißen (Meissen) is certainly a very strong contender. I spent the day here back in June 2011 and couldn’t believe just how beautiful it was. Guide books certainly do not do this charming little town justice.

Here are a few of my favourite shots of the small town in Saxony. Read more here.

View over Meissen

View of rooftops

Typical street in Meissen

Cathedral

Obligatory guidebook shot

View of rooftops

Town square

Church in the town

View of the cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle

Typical street in Meissen

The line marks the highest recorded flood waters in 2002. I am 6’1.

View from Albrechtsburg Castle

View from the bridge over the Elbe

View of Meissen

View from the town square

Traditional building in Meissen

Inside Albrechtsburg Castle

Cathedral

Inside Albrechtsburg Castle

Rooftops of Meissen